The theory/practice dilemma in political thinking on justice for battered women
Simmonds, Sally C.
The theory/practice dilemma in political thinking on justice for battered women Simmonds, Sally C. - Dunedin Women's Studies Association New Zealand 1999 - Women's Studies Journal .
Published in association with the University of Otago Women's Studies Journal 15(1) 1999 : 7-40
This paper discusses the issue of justice for battered women and considers the divide between grass-roots feminists and feminist theories. It uses the example of Gay Oakes to question both the ideals and methodologies of political theories of justice. It examines the professed ideals of social justice within a liberal democracy such as New Zealand, and the treatment, often considered unfair, that women receive in the justice system. It is argued that the justice system ineffectively addresses the problem of domestic violence for women, positing that political theory and its intention to affect justice does not work in practice.
1877133752
0112-4099
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
GENDER
JUSTICE
LEGISLATION
SURVIVORS
VICTIMS
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND
The theory/practice dilemma in political thinking on justice for battered women Simmonds, Sally C. - Dunedin Women's Studies Association New Zealand 1999 - Women's Studies Journal .
Published in association with the University of Otago Women's Studies Journal 15(1) 1999 : 7-40
This paper discusses the issue of justice for battered women and considers the divide between grass-roots feminists and feminist theories. It uses the example of Gay Oakes to question both the ideals and methodologies of political theories of justice. It examines the professed ideals of social justice within a liberal democracy such as New Zealand, and the treatment, often considered unfair, that women receive in the justice system. It is argued that the justice system ineffectively addresses the problem of domestic violence for women, positing that political theory and its intention to affect justice does not work in practice.
1877133752
0112-4099
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
GENDER
JUSTICE
LEGISLATION
SURVIVORS
VICTIMS
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
NEW ZEALAND